Over the summer, NPR solicited the input of its listeners to rank the top science fiction and fantasy books of all time. Over 60,000 people voted for the top picks which were then compiled into a list by their panel of experts. The result? This list of 100 books with a wide range of styles, little context, and absolutely no pithy commentary to help readers actually choose something to read from it.

We at SF Signal have, once again, come to the rescue. This flowchart is designed to help you follow your tastes, provide context, and fulfill (indeed exceed!) any need for pithy commentary you might harbor.

The flowchart is great! Click on the image for a larger version of the flowchart. And follow the aforementioned link to find a printable version of the SFF flowchart.

While I find the chart a fun idea, I was somehow disappointed by the list. Some authors seemed overrepresented (A. Heinlein, N. Stephenson) while others were totally absent even though they are recognized as being key contributors (P.K. Dick comes to mind).

That being said, it still is a great list if one wants to pick up a new book.

It's seems to be an impressive work, but I'm not convinced. The way to GRRM or to Erikson is not where I would put them. If I go through every question/decision I would never end up where I want.It needs editing, as a book does.